15 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | April 11, 2014 10:30 am

This week, the overall grades of 15 oil and gas stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s (CPG[2]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise, Cash Flow and Margin Growth, CPG also gets F’s. Shares of the stock are changing hands at twice the rate they were a week ago. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 99.10. For a full analysis of CPG stock, visit Portfolio Grader[3].

This week, Golar LNG Partners (GMLP[4]) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). Golar LNG Partners owns floating storage and regasification units and liquefied natural gas carriers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GMLP stock[5].

This week, Kinder Morgan, Inc. Class P (KMI[6]) drops from a D to an F rating. Kinder Morgan is a pipeline transportation and energy storage company. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 28.50. To get an in-depth look at KMI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KMI stock[7].

Cosan Limited Class A’s (CZZ[8]) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Cosan is a fully integrated company in the renewable energy and infrastructure segments in Brazil. The stock gets F’s in Cash Flow and Margin Growth. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 38.50. For a full analysis of CZZ stock, visit Portfolio Grader[9].

Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (GDP[10]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Goodrich Petroleum explores, develops, produces and acquires oil and natural gas properties. In Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Equity and Cash Flow the stock gets F’s. As of April 11, 2014, 29.3% of outstanding Goodrich Petroleum Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GDP stock[11].

EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO[12]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. EXCO Resources is an oil and natural gas company involved in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of onshore North American oil and natural gas properties. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Surprise, Equity and Cash Flow. As of April 11, 2014, 15.5% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 55.80. To get an in-depth look at XCO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock[13].

The rating of Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (CLMT[14]) slips from a D to an F. Calumet Specialty Products produces hydrocarbon products in North America. The stock receives F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. Cash Flow and Margin Growth also get F’s. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For a full analysis of CLMT stock, visit Portfolio Grader[15].

Chevron Corporation (CVX[16]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. Chevron is an integrated energy company with operations in countries located around the world. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. To get an in-depth look at CVX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVX stock[17].

Slipping from a C to a D rating, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA[18]) takes a hit this week. Plains All American Pipeline is involved in interstate and intrastate crude oil pipeline transportation and crude oil terminalling storage activities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAA stock[19].

TransCanada Corporation (TRP[20]) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. TransCanada develops and operates energy infrastructures, including natural gas pipelines. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 28.00. For a full analysis of TRP stock, visit Portfolio Grader[21].

Enbridge (ENB[22]) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to an F. Enbridge is in the business of transportation and distribution of crude oil and natural gas primarily in Canada and the United States. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum and Cash Flow. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 82.40. To get an in-depth look at ENB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ENB stock[23].

StealthGas (GASS[24]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. StealthGas offers marine transport services for liquefied petroleum gas producers and users. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Revisions, Earnings Surprise and Cash Flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GASS stock[25].

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Sponsored ADR’s (UGP[26]) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Ultrapar is engaged in the fuel distribution and chemical businesses in Brazil. To get an in-depth look at UGP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UGP stock[27].

Gevo (GEVO[28]) earns an F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. Gevo operates as a technology development company for biobutanol. The stock gets F’s in Equity, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. As of April 11, 2014, 10.8% of outstanding Gevo shares were held short. For a full analysis of GEVO stock, visit Portfolio Grader[29].

PDC Energy (PETD[30]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. PDC Energy is an oil and gas company with drilling and production operations in the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Basin and Michigan. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions and Cash Flow. As of April 11, 2014, 11.3% of outstanding PDC Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock[31].

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Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. CPG: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CPG
  3. For a full analysis of CPG stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CPG
  4. GMLP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GMLP
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GMLP stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GMLP
  6. KMI: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=KMI
  7. To get an in-depth look at KMI, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KMI stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=KMI
  8. CZZ: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CZZ
  9. For a full analysis of CZZ stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CZZ
  10. GDP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GDP
  11. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GDP stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GDP
  12. XCO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=XCO
  13. To get an in-depth look at XCO, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=XCO
  14. CLMT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLMT
  15. For a full analysis of CLMT stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLMT
  16. CVX: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CVX
  17. To get an in-depth look at CVX, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVX stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CVX
  18. PAA: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PAA
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAA stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PAA
  20. TRP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TRP
  21. For a full analysis of TRP stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TRP
  22. ENB: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ENB
  23. To get an in-depth look at ENB, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ENB stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ENB
  24. GASS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GASS
  25. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GASS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GASS
  26. UGP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UGP
  27. To get an in-depth look at UGP, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UGP stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UGP
  28. GEVO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GEVO
  29. For a full analysis of GEVO stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GEVO
  30. PETD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PETD
  31. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PETD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PETD
  32. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  33. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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